The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is in its final stages of development and will soon take its maiden flight.
Speaking on the project, Engr. Kareem Aduagba, Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute, revealed that significant progress has been made on the indigenous aircraft, which will be officially recognized as the “Nigerian Chopper.”
*”What we are doing now is not reinventing the wheel. We have initiated projects from the ground up, including the Made-in-Nigeria helicopter and some Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Additionally, we have acquired aircraft components in Semi Knock Down (SKD) and Complete Knock Down (CKD) forms from developed countries. Using scientific and engineering expertise, we are assembling and modifying them.
Very soon, we will conduct the first test flight of the Made-in-Nigeria helicopter as we approach the final stages of development,”* Aduagba stated.
The upcoming test flight marks a milestone in Nigeria’s aviation technology advancement, showcasing the country’s commitment to local innovation and engineering excellence.
